Setting up Time Capsule for the first time

Learn how to set up your Time Capsule as a wireless base station.

Time Capsule doubles as a full-featured AirPort Extreme 802.11n. So, if you’re adding Time Capsule to an existing wireless network, you’ll want to set it as your primary base station, rather than as a network client. That way, you benefit from its faster performance and ensure that your backups occur without any speed bumps.

Use AirPort Utility 5.3 or later, included with the Time Capsule or available via Apple Software Updates or from Apple Support Downloads, to set up your Time Capsule.

Note: This article describes one configuration option available to you. There are other options available, such adding your Time Capsule to an existing AirPort network. See the Setup Guide for more details.